Under what conditions can an Atwell Suites franchisee's affiliate be invoiced separately by AT&T?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At Eligible Participant's request, but subject to AT&T's consent (which may not be unreasonably withheld or withdrawn), Eligible Participant's Affiliates may be invoiced separately, and AT&T will accept payment from such Affiliates.
Eligible Participant will be responsible for payment if Eligible Participant's Affiliates do not pay charges in accordance with this Agreement.
AT&T may require Eligible Participant or its Affiliates to tender a deposit if AT&T determines, in its reasonable judgment, that Eligible Participant or its Affiliates are not creditworthy, and AT&T may apply such deposit to any charges owed.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 99–486)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Atwell Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Atwell Suites franchisee's affiliate may be invoiced separately by AT&T if the franchisee requests it and AT&T consents. However, AT&T's consent may not be unreasonably withheld or withdrawn.
Even if the affiliate is invoiced separately, the franchisee remains responsible for payment if the affiliate fails to pay the charges according to the agreement with AT&T. This means that while the affiliate can be billed directly, the ultimate financial responsibility rests with the Atwell Suites franchisee.
AT&T also retains the right to require a deposit from either the franchisee or its affiliates if AT&T determines, in its reasonable judgment, that they are not creditworthy. This deposit can be applied to any outstanding charges. This policy protects AT&T from potential losses due to non-payment, while also providing a mechanism for franchisees and their affiliates to manage billing arrangements with AT&T.